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[hd-dude]

Jim, that's great that you have that lift! At least with the plastic tanks you can see the level of the hydraulic fluid. It gets pretty low when the lift is fully extended.

I'll feel right at home when I come to your shop as soon as the weather clears to have you install my new Traxxion Dynamics AK-20 front end suspension. I put my Bitubos on the rear yesterday but it snowed today so I don't know how they feel yet. Has the AK-20 arrived at your shop yet? I'm looking forward to the ride out.

Randall

Randall;

The AK-20's did not show yet but they should be here the first of the week. Mine does not look near as good as the old pics or yours does now. It has had a year of daily use and is showing some wear on the deck but has not missed a beat. I added some of the ratcheting straps similiar to what SB posted in the other thread as well as some stainless "eye-bolts" in four locations to make it easier to tie the bike down (especially when the front end is off).

[REGGAB]

WOW!  Congratulations, Randall!  Very nice lift.  Don't think you could have done any better.  James at Mile-X is terrific to work with.  Sounds pretty much like the same way my transaction went with them.  You'll enjoy that thing.  I couldn't be happier with mine.  Matter of fact, just finished doing a bunch of work to the purple bike on it a few minutes ago.  Real backache saver.

Don't worry too much about that plastic hydraulic tank and/or what some people have to say about it.  It'll be fine.  You're better off with what you have.  Always good to have instant visibility of hydraulic fluid level, so you can prevent getting air in the lines.  Remember.........some individuals LOVE to concentrate on the negative, mostly out of pure spite, trolling, jealousy, and/or just to be a prick. 

You done great!   

[rheiner]

WOW!  Congratulations, Randall!  Very nice lift.  Don't think you could have done any better.  James at Mile-X is terrific to work with.  Sounds pretty much like the same way my transaction went with them.  You'll enjoy that thing.  I couldn't be happier with mine.  Matter of fact, just finished doing a bunch of work to the purple bike on it a few minutes ago.  Real backache saver.

Don't worry too much about that plastic hydraulic tank and/or what some people have to say about it.  It'll be fine.  You're better off with what you have.  Always good to have instant visibility of hydraulic fluid level, so you can prevent getting air in the lines.  Remember.........some individuals LOVE to concentrate on the negative, mostly out of pure spite, trolling, jealousy, and/or just to be a prick. 

You done great!   

Henry,

And thank you for recommending Mile-X Equipment to me in your private PMs when I was researching lifts. It gave me the confidence to procede with the transaction after I made my own determination that Handy makes the best lifts on the market, handy hands down. Even so, I made a lot of phone calls and no one else could beat their price, not to mention the fine service they offer to customers.


Randall

[rheiner]

Very Nice!  Please post more pics when you countersink in your garage floor

I will keep this thread updated with pics as I sink my lift into the floor, but my project next week is putting in a garage heater and insulation. I'm thinking about epoxying the floor, too. I loved it in my airplane hanger but that was 18 years ago in another state. What does the epoxy cost per square foot nowdays and would you recommend it on a floor used primarily for motorcycles? If so, what's the best brand? Airplanes just have rubber on the wheels. Heavy scooters have metal kickstands. I don't want to be looking for a kick stand protector everytime I want to move a bike around.

Randall

[AXIL]

 i worked with one of those for about a year. by far the best all around lift. 
                                                           axil

[wreckman 42]

I went to the web site but I don't see the 20703 (orange) model listed. Can we get some pics of the sissors jacks. I would be interested in a group buy too.

[REGGAB]

I went to the web site but I don't see the 20703 (orange) model listed. Can we get some pics of the sissors jacks. I would be interested in a group buy too.

Here's a picture of the Lo-Boy........extended.

[REGGAB]

I went to the web site but I don't see the 20703 (orange) model listed. Can we get some pics of the sissors jacks. I would be interested in a group buy too.

Here's a picture of the Lo-Boy.........retracted.

[REGGAB]

I went to the web site but I don't see the 20703 (orange) model listed. Can we get some pics of the sissors jacks. I would be interested in a group buy too.

I'm willing to bet that if you call James at Mile-X, he'll be able to hook you up.  Number is (800) 837-3818.  Email:  sales@mile-x.com.

P/N on the Lo-Boy is 16999.  When I bought it almost a year ago, it cost me $159.00.  I'm certain the price has gone up.  Since I paid by cashier's check, James threw in a lift dolly at no charge.  That thing is very "Handy" when I need to move the Handy Lift.   Great folks to work with, so I'm certain they can get you a lift like Randall's.

[mr_magoo]

Great addition to any shop, congratulation.

[rheiner]

I went to the web site but I don't see the 20703 (orange) model listed. Can we get some pics of the sissors jacks. I would be interested in a group buy too.

Ya, for some reason the orange model number isn't listed on Handy's web site anywhere under the electric hydraulic 1500 pound units. I called Handy to ask what they had in stock since they also sell retail but at full listed price. I was thinking of the red one since rumor is, they are faster up and down. lol.

Handy said they only had two available, both orange, from the latest production run and gave me the part number 20703. I asked why the orange one isn't listed on their web site and she acted surprised, and didn't know why. I figured I better grab one fast since the lead time out for this model for more production was 3-4 weeks away. I'm glad I got the "Harley orange". It's really nice.

Randall

[AXIL]

  if any body is looking to buy a flat jack and you have a fatboy or Dyna you should get the 6" wide one. on the
soft tails the shocks hang just below the frame and on the Dyna's the oil pan guard hangs down for an uneven
lift. take a good look under your bike to get the right width jack.      axil

[Jon]

Hi
That is a great looking lift. I am extending my garage during the summer and plan to install a lift. This is the best one I've seen, not sure if I can get one in the UK. Thanks for posting the pics it is really useful to see what others are doing.

Jon

[HDBaggerDave]

damn...way to go! Now we have another thing to buy....very cool lift

[rheiner]

I just got my first bid today from a concrete specialist to have my new Handy lift countersunk in my garage to floor level. Here I thought with the economy in the tank I'd get a pretty good deal. To cut out my current concrete in my garage (it's only 4 1/2 inches thick) and repour new walls and base for the lift to sit in at floor level when in the down position, the bid was $2,360 and it'll be done in a week. Does that sound reasonable? I was expecting maybe $1,400 tops and hoping for $900. I'll go rent a saw and mixer for that price. I'm getting another bid on Friday.

Randall